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BUTTE, Mont. - A 25-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday morning after pointing a gun at people and demanding keys to their vehicles in two separate cases.
BUTTE, Mont. - A 25-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday morning after pointing a gun at people and demanding keys to their vehicles in two separate cases.
The pair of fires burning in the Gravelly Range mountains south of Ennis has now scorched more than 6,700 acres.
The pair of fires burning in the Gravelly Range mountains south of Ennis has now scorched more than 6,700 acres.
BUTTE - A lot of things have changed in Butte in the past six decades, but one sweet thing has not. Shepperd's Candy has been making life a little sweeter in Butte the same way since 1954.
BUTTE - A lot of things have changed in Butte in the past six decades, but one sweet thing has not. Shepperd's Candy has been making life a little sweeter in Butte the same way since 1954.
Police responded to the Highland Mine in the Highland Mountains about 8 p.m. Sunday when a caretaker at the mine yard detained two men, Gary Rubusch and Ryan Hansen.
Police responded to the Highland Mine in the Highland Mountains about 8 p.m. Sunday when a caretaker at the mine yard detained two men, Gary Rubusch and Ryan Hansen.
A new wildfire in the Gravelly Mountains has forced evacuation warnings on Saturday afternoon.
A new wildfire in the Gravelly Mountains has forced evacuation warnings on Saturday afternoon.
Butte police are looking for the person responsible for deliberately driving a truck through a barrier at Big Butte.
Butte police are looking for the person responsible for deliberately driving a truck through a barrier at Big Butte.
BUTTE - The band Girsa, like many people, have traveled far to be in Butte this weekend to perform at the An Ri Ra Irish festival. The annual event has spent the last 16 years keeping alive the history and impact of Irish culture on the Mining City.
BUTTE - The band Girsa, like many people, have traveled far to be in Butte this weekend to perform at the An Ri Ra Irish festival. The annual event has spent the last 16 years keeping alive the history and impact of Irish culture on the Mining City.
BUTTE - Butte is ordering a medical marijuana provider to stop growing marijuana in the building that used to be the Greeley School claiming it violates local zoning rules.
BUTTE - Butte is ordering a medical marijuana provider to stop growing marijuana in the building that used to be the Greeley School claiming it violates local zoning rules.
BUTTE - Butte’s annual Irish festival kicks off Friday. This is the 16th year for the An Ri Ra Irish festival at the Original Mine Yard. The music starts at 3 p.m. by Butte's Dublin Gulch and will feature music from performers from around the world as well as plenty of Irish dancing.
BUTTE - Butte’s annual Irish festival kicks off Friday. This is the 16th year for the An Ri Ra Irish festival at the Original Mine Yard. The music starts at 3 p.m. by Butte's Dublin Gulch and will feature music from performers from around the world as well as plenty of Irish dancing.
BUTTE - Fire investigators in Butte say a fire that destroyed two garages earlier this week in Uptown Butte appears to be suspicious.
BUTTE - Fire investigators in Butte say a fire that destroyed two garages earlier this week in Uptown Butte appears to be suspicious.
Throughout this week, hundreds of volunteers will put their backs into completing the nearly $800,000 renovation of Dillon’s Jaycee Park
Throughout this week, hundreds of volunteers will put their backs into completing the nearly $800,000 renovation of Dillon’s Jaycee Park
BUTTE – A late-evening fire in Uptown Butte Monday caused more than 6,000 customers to lose power, according to a news release from Northwestern Energy.
BUTTE – A late-evening fire in Uptown Butte Monday caused more than 6,000 customers to lose power, according to a news release from Northwestern Energy.
BUTTE - The public is being asked to determine the future Silver Bow/Black Tail Creek corridor running through Butte.
BUTTE - The public is being asked to determine the future Silver Bow/Black Tail Creek corridor running through Butte.
The Original Mine Yard has been the site for Butte’s summer festivals such as the Montana Folk Festival and the An Ri Ra Irish festival, as well as charity events, reunions and even weddings.
The Original Mine Yard has been the site for Butte’s summer festivals such as the Montana Folk Festival and the An Ri Ra Irish festival, as well as charity events, reunions and even weddings.
MCALLISTER - Crews are fighting a wildfire reported Thursday afternoon in the Tobacco Root Mountains approximately five miles west of McAllister.
MCALLISTER - Crews are fighting a wildfire reported Thursday afternoon in the Tobacco Root Mountains approximately five miles west of McAllister.
WEST GLACIER - The man suspected of harassing and taunting a bison in Yellowstone National Park earlier this week was arrested Thursday night in Glacier National Park.
WEST GLACIER - The man suspected of harassing and taunting a bison in Yellowstone National Park earlier this week was arrested Thursday night in Glacier National Park.
BUTTE - It might sound like a barnyard, but it’s the sound of 4-H competition at its best at the Butte-Silver Bow County Fair this week.
BUTTE - It might sound like a barnyard, but it’s the sound of 4-H competition at its best at the Butte-Silver Bow County Fair this week.
BUTTE - Butte's County Commissioners this week adopted a new tax to pay for future road maintenance. The commissioners voted 6 to 3 in favor of creating the tax which would charge everyone in the Butte-Silver Bow with property valued at $5,000 or more a flat yearly rate.
BUTTE - Butte's County Commissioners this week adopted a new tax to pay for future road maintenance. The commissioners voted 6 to 3 in favor of creating the tax which would charge everyone in the Butte-Silver Bow with property valued at $5,000 or more a flat yearly rate.
COLUMBUS- Montana fire crews are heading to battle wildfires in California.
COLUMBUS- Montana fire crews are heading to battle wildfires in California.
Sheridan Elementary School teacher Paula Elser accepted a "One Class At a Time" check for $250. The money will be used to buy an aquarium for the classroom.
Sheridan Elementary School teacher Paula Elser accepted a "One Class At a Time" check for $250. The money will be used to buy an aquarium for the classroom.
BUTTE - Nothing is more difficult to deal with as a parent than not being able to help your child when he or she is in pain.
BUTTE - Nothing is more difficult to deal with as a parent than not being able to help your child when he or she is in pain.
Twin Bridges Elementary School teacher Traci Tilstra accepted a "One Class At a Time" check for $250 Monday. The money will go toward purchasing iPads for the school.
Twin Bridges Elementary School teacher Traci Tilstra accepted a "One Class At a Time" check for $250 Monday. The money will go toward purchasing iPads for the school.
Dillon Elementary School teacher Amanda Peck accepted a "One Class At a Time" check for $250 Monday. The money will go toward purchasing Osmos kits for the school. Amanda Badovinac from MT Tech and KXLF's John Emeigh presented the check.
Dillon Elementary School teacher Amanda Peck accepted a "One Class At a Time" check for $250 Monday. The money will go toward purchasing Osmos kits for the school. Amanda Badovinac from MT Tech and KXLF's John Emeigh presented the check.
Savanna Stewart is a senior athlete at Twin Bridges High School.
Savanna Stewart is a senior athlete at Twin Bridges High School.
BUTTE - Police routinely train for what to do when an active shooting occurs at a school. Butte’s undersheriff says last week’s school shooting in Florida shows how inadequate background checks can be for firearm purchases and believes the checks can be improved.
BUTTE - Police routinely train for what to do when an active shooting occurs at a school. Butte’s undersheriff says last week’s school shooting in Florida shows how inadequate background checks can be for firearm purchases and believes the checks can be improved.
The Saints open conference season with games against Montana Tech Thursday and Lewis-Clark Friday.
The Griz earn a re-match with North Dakota State next weekend in Fargo
Much has changed in the year since Montana State last faced arch-rival Montana in football. The Bobcats have fallen out of Big Sky title contention while Montana has changed coaches, quarterbacks, and replaced an array of talented players on both sides of the line of scrimmage.But one thing remains the same.
BUTTE, Mont. - A 25-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday morning after pointing a gun at people and demanding keys to their vehicles in two separate cases.
BUTTE, Mont. - A 25-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday morning after pointing a gun at people and demanding keys to their vehicles in two separate cases.
There is some disagreement between prosecutors and defense attorneys over what seized property can be used as evidence.
There is some disagreement between prosecutors and defense attorneys over what seized property can be used as evidence.
Glacier National Park officials are still tallying up the destruction being caused by the Howe Ridge fire which burning near Lake McDonald.
Glacier National Park officials are still tallying up the destruction being caused by the Howe Ridge fire which burning near Lake McDonald.
It's not just the memories of Monday night's Missoula concert sparking discussion of Pearl Jam.
It's not just the memories of Monday night's Missoula concert sparking discussion of Pearl Jam.
